ACCESS TO VOLUNTEERING

Early day motion 1837, tabled 29 October 2003 by Rudi Vis (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House congratulates Ms Kate Power, the Volunteer Coordinator of SCOPE, on leading SCOPE's London Volunteer Network which has a vision of equality for all disabled people; recognises that volunteers can gain a lot from their experience, including skills and knowledge which are useful when applying for paid work; notes that over half of all disabled people are currently unemployed; and urges the Government further to develop the notion that a lack of disability subsidy is a barrier to inclusive volunteering.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Independent Ulster Unionist 1.